Volunteers are needed for the Summer Party on June 5th. Can you help to set up about an hour in advance? And/or, can you help clean up after? Please email Todd@deltatriathlon.com or contact Todd on facebook.

You Won’t Want To Miss The Summer Party and Fun Extravaganza next Sunday, June 5th beginning at 4 pm:

Win a pair of Zipp race wheels!! Each time you compete in an IOSTS, Finish Strong or other event, wear your IOSDT team kit and submit a publishable photo of yourself to photos@deltatriathlon.com. Each race and photo equals another chance to win. The winner will be drawn at the end of season party in December. You must be present to win.

Team Calendar:
On the team page – check out all the team training, clinics and events – click here

We need your feedback, what is the best way for us all to arrange regular small group workouts? Facebook? Forum? Email list? Email Todd with suggestions.

Team Clothing:
We have received a new shipment of hoodies and still have quite a few Jerseys, tri-shorts, cycling shorts, warmers, visors, hats, socks, & beanies. Goby Inside-Out Sports to pick up yours before they run out. All of the team stuff is available to us at or near cost – which is sweet.

New Arrival!

We have received a small order of Brooks run shorts and tops in mens and womens sizes. They were experterly printed by Progressive Graphics and are available in the store. These will go quickly. Email Todd@deltatriathlon.com if you would like to reserve yours on a future order.

Bring your folding chairs and join your teammates under the team tent at most races. It is easy to put up and take down. email Todd@deltatriathlon.com to reserve it for your race. The team trailer turned out amazingly well. Many thanks to Mike Wells of Wells Design Build and Bryan Rierson of Rierson Photography for a job well done. Look for the smiling faces of Margo Pitts, Edde Burgess, John Mitchell, Erin Cutrell, Erin McKee and Todd rolling down the road. We have racks inside to transport up to 8 bikes.

IMPORTANT NOTE
THIS IS NOT A SUPPORTED RIDE. THERE WILL BE NO SAG VEHICLES.
PLEASE COME PREPARED WITH FOOD, DRINKS, EXTRA TUBES, TIRES, TOOLS, AND A CELL PHONE.
BRING CASH WITH YOU FOR THE STORE STOPS.

Questions or to be added to the email list: Email 100milerclub@gmail.com

This high school season I had my athletes practice visualization techniques both as a group and individually. Visualization is a powerful mental training tool that enhances an athlete’s ability to overcome obstacles and perform at their highest potential.

Visualization – as far as athletics go – is the practice of imagining your competitive scenario and ‘seeing’ the outcome in the most positive manner for yourself. It can help improve confidence, improve reactions to adverse conditions, and reduce performance anxiety.

Like every other technique you work on, it takes practice to calm the mind and see this vision from start to finish. The best time to do this varies. The key is to approach the visualization process with a quiet, calm mind.

Imagine yourself at the start of your race. Try to feel your muscles and hear the sounds of the race. Imagine that you feel fully rested and powerful/strong.

Start the race. You may want to imagine different scenarios, or focus strictly on the best scenario. Personally I like to run through a best scenario, and in later sessions see a few where I overcome various obstacles (flat tire, slow start, and so on).

Feel the effort level during the event. Imagine everything is working perfectly, smoothly, ‘effortlessly’.

Watch your competitors unable to maintain your pace. You accelerate alone or with only 1-2 still with you.

Cross the finish line with a surge and a win.

Savor your mental performance and make it part of your experiences going forward. The mind is a powerful tool, and the memory of a visualized performance can feel just as real to the mind as the memory of a real physical performance.

Confidence in your own abilities is a huge part of peak performance. By huge, I mean, gigantic. It can help to have a coach guide this process. But after a few sessions you should be able to do it on your own.

Special Happy Hour coming up on Friday, April 29th at 6 pm. We will be returning to Tir na nOg in Downtown Raleigh.Info/Map. Our sponsor, Navigon Financial Group, will be buying appetizers around 6:30 pm. Don’t miss out on the free food.

Navigon Financial Group is providing complementary financial analysis for current team members. This analysis encompasses your protection, savings and growth components of your financial plan. They have also offered to be an educational resource for the team. Please contact Matt Greenan or Jonathan Self at 919-941-6235 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Join your IOSDT Teammates for the our annual summer party. The Burgess family lake is the perfect setting for us. BBQ and sides will be provided by our sponsor – Margaret Struble. The Garland Mason Band will be performing a slew of new songs.

Prizes will be provided by Inside-Out Sports and DELTA Triathlon.

Pack in your swimsuit, towel and goggles to swim a few laps, or just hang out in the water or on the beach. Bring your own drink(s) and chair(s). If you have a favorite side or dessert to share that would be great. Be prepared to test your Cornhole skills against real athletes.

SO’s, and Kids are welcome, but please RSVP the correct number.

Directions: from 540 go North on 401/Louisburg Rd 7.5 mi., then Right on Jonesville Rd. for 1 mi., then Left on Upchurch Rd to the end.

Win a pair of Zipp race wheels!! Each time you compete in an IOSTS, Finish Strong or other event, wear your IOSDT team kit and submit a publishable photo of yourself to photos@deltatriathlon.com. Each race and photo equals another chance to win. The winner will be drawn at the end of season party in December. You must be present to win.

Jonathan Armstrong won the Cervelo P3 for the 2010 Season. Congratulations John!!

Team Calendar:
On the team page – check out all the team training, clinics and events – click here

We need your feedback, what is the best way for us all to arrange regular small group workouts? Facebook? Forum? Email list? Email Todd with suggestions.

Hanging Out At The Races:

Bring your folding chairs and join your teammates under the team tent at most races. It is easy to put up and take down. email Todd@deltatriathlon.com to reserve it for your race.

The team trailer turned out amazingly well. Many thanks to Mike Wells of Wells Design Build and Bryan Rierson of Rierson Photography for a job well done. Look for the smiling faces of Margo Pitts, Edde Burgess, John Mitchell, Erin Cutrell, Erin McKee and Todd rolling down the road. Lawrence is installing racks for eight bikes.

Team Clinics:The Minimalist Triathlete Clinic with Coach Alex McDonald, MD and Pro Triathlete from Fast Forward Triathlon– Wednesday, May 25th, 6:30 pm at Inside-Out Sports in Cary. FREE to IOSDT members. Please RSVP to alex@fastforwardtriathlon.com. This is nearly full. If you wish to attend please RSVP to the facebook invite or to Alex right away.

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Maximize the physiologic Benefit of each workout

Train hard and maximize recover

Optimize your annual training and racing sched

Team Clothing:
We have received a new shipment of Jerseys, tri-shorts, cycling shorts, warmers, visors, hats, socks, hoodies, & beanies. Goby Inside-Out Sports to pick up yours before they run out. All of the team stuff is available to us at or near cost – which is sweet.

COMING VERY SOON!

We have made a small order of Brooks run shorts and tops in mens and womens sizes. They are currently being printed by Progressive Graphics and should be ready in about a week. These will go quickly. Come in to the store to grab yours as soon as they are ready.

Team Discounts:

Sign up for FS Series Events, owned by Finish Strong and receive a 20% discount. For the discount code – click here

Inside-Out Sports – 10% discount (5% on bikes) and 5% cash back at the end of the year